General Motors Recalls 313,000 cars

General Motors Corp. has recalled about 313,000 passenger cars and crossover vehicles to fix a fluid leak that could lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

The recall involves 275,936 vehicles in the United States, including the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers, and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 Saturn Sky convertibles.

About 38,000 additional vehicles are under recall in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East and Asia. The seal on the rear axle pinion, which provides power to the wheels, does not meet all specifications and could leak fluid, according to GM.

The leak could lead to the drivewheel jamming up and locking while the vehicle is being driven, which could cause the driver to lose control.

There has been one crash reported in which the rear wheels locked because of the leak and hit another car. In a separate incident, a driver reported an injury after moving around in the car as the vehicle lost control.

There have been "a higher than normal" number of warranty claims because of the problem, according to GM.

The recall will begin in February and dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. Owners may contact Cadillac at (800) 982-2339, Pontiac at (800) 620-7668 and Saturn at (800) 972-8876.

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